Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
0A85DE
RGB
10, 133, 222
HSL
205, 91%, 45%
HSB
205, 95%, 87%
CMYK
95, 40, 0, 13
LAB
53, -5, -55
LCH
53, 55, 265
OKLCH
0.60, 0.16, 249
XYZ
22, 22, 72
LUV
53, -32, -83
HWB
205, 4%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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